Ogden, Illinois facts for kids
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Watertower and signposts in Ogden
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Location of Ogden in Champaign County, Illinois.
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 Ogden
Location in Champaign County, Illinois
Ogden
Location in Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Champaign |
| Founded | 1870 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.59 sq mi (1.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.59 sq mi (1.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 729 |
| • Density | 1,239.80/sq mi (478.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Postal code |
61859
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-55275 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399561 |
| Website | http://www.ogdenil.com/ |
Ogden is a small village located in Champaign County, Illinois, United States. It was founded in 1870. In 2020, about 729 people lived there.
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Where is Ogden?
Ogden is a small place, covering about 0.59 square miles (1.52 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Ogden?
In 2020, there were 729 people living in Ogden. This means there were about 1,240 people for every square mile. Most of the people living in Ogden are White (about 97%). A small number of people are from other racial backgrounds.
There were 312 households in the village. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 31% of these homes had children under 18. Many households (about 44%) were married couples.
The average age of people in Ogden was 36.4 years old. About 25% of the population was under 18. About 22% were 65 years or older.
The typical income for a household in Ogden was $62,500 per year. For families, the typical income was $80,625. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line.
Schools in Ogden
Students in Ogden attend schools in the St. Joseph-Ogden High School District #305. Younger students, from kindergarten to 6th grade, go to Prairieview-Ogden South Elementary School #197. After elementary school, students go to Prairieview-Ogden Junior High in Flatville, Illinois. Some students might also go to high school in nearby St. Joseph, Illinois.
History of Ogden
Ogden has faced some tough times, especially with tornadoes. In March 1976, a tornado caused a lot of damage in the downtown area. Another very strong tornado hit Ogden on April 19, 1996. This tornado had winds of about 170 miles per hour. It destroyed 80 homes and badly damaged over 200 others. Luckily, only 13 people had minor injuries.
After the 1996 tornado, the community worked together to rebuild. Government groups, nearby towns, and many volunteers helped Ogden recover. The village showed how strong and caring its residents are.
The Kickapoo Rail Trail (KRT) goes through Ogden. This trail is a path for walking and biking. When it's finished, it will connect Urbana all the way to Danville.
In 2022, people in Ogden started a volunteer group called Onward Ogden. This group helps organize many events in the village. They also run an Ogden Open Air Market every Thursday from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The group helps keep the village's parks and playgrounds nice. Students in the area have even made birdhouses that are hung around the village.
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Watertower and signposts in Ogden
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Location of Ogden in Champaign County, Illinois.
See also
In Spanish: Ogden (Illinois) para niños
